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Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Los Sanchez
Los Sanchez
11906 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove
714-590-9300
Los Sanchez used to be on Harbor, near Orangewood for 27 years, until the city of Garbage Grove whored themselves and allowed a much needed hotel to be built when Los Sanchez used to be. If that sound like it's happened before, you're right. They torn down Belisle's, a great restaurant that used to have huge portions and is older than Mickey and Minnie's house so that Outback Steakhouse and a hotel could open up.
But unlike Belisle's, Los Sanchez has been able to reopen. Los Sanchez closed down in February but reopened at this new location about three weeks ago. They are known for good prices and huge portions.
I ordered a carnitas burrito with beans and cheese for about $5.00. The menu price is $4.50 and cheese is 35 cents extra. They are called super burritos because they are huge, as you can see in the picture. They are stuffed with carnitas, beans and cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla. I didn't like the carnitas as much because they were boiled with little flavor or spices, just too bland for my tastes. I have had their carne asada taco and burrito before and it was very good, with good flavor and spices.
Service is good and fast. The people are very nice and great you warmly. They want to make sure your experience is a good one. Lines can by long but they move fast, as they will have 3-4 cashiers taking orders. The restaurant is very clean and there is somebody always walking around clearing off tables.
I would go back to Los Sanchez but I would not order a carnitas burrito.